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Mac and Cheese Peppers and Peas

Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 2

Mac and cheese never met a veggie it didn't like! This recipe calls for peas and red bell pepper for some added summer flavor. MORE+ LESS-

Ingredients

1

box (6 oz) Annie's™ Shells & Real Aged Cheddar

1/2

cup milk

2

tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4

cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2

cup frozen sweet peas, thawed

1

cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

1/2

cup Annie's™ organic Cheddar Bunnies™ crackers, crushed

Steps

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1

In 2-quart saucepan, make Shells & Real Aged Cheddar as directed on box, increasing milk to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat.
2

Stir in bell pepper, sweet peas and 3/4 cup of the cheese until well mixed. Cook over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and cheese is melted.
3

In small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the crackers until well mixed. Sprinkle evenly over shells mixture.

Expert Tips

Serve with crusty French bread.
For a complete meal, add your favorite veggie protein or grilled chicken.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 810
Calories from Fat: 370

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 41g; 63%
Saturated Fat 23g 113% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 105mg; 35%
Sodium: 1180mg; 49%
Potassium: 250mg; 7%
Total Carbohydrate: 77g; 26%
Dietary Fiber 4g 18% Sugars 11g
Protein: 31g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 60%; 60%
Vitamin C: 40%; 40%
Calcium: 60%; 60%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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